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Space Messy Play Ideas for Kids

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Your little astronauts are going to have a blast with these space messy play ideas! There are so many ways to incorporate some messy play ideas into your next space theme. I’ve gathered over 20 messy sensory, science, and art invitations centered around planets, stars, and space. So the kids are going to be havingKeep Reading

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Sensory Bottle

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The star sensory bottle will be a great addition to your classroom or home. The floating stars will be a huge hit for your students. And the best part? These are so versatile and can be used alongside so many different activities. I love discovery bottles. The kids love getting the chance to look atKeep Reading

Filed Under: Sensory Tagged With: Nursery Rhymes, Sensory Bottles, Space

Simple and Fun Fizzy Stars Science Experiment

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These fizzy stars make a super fun science experiment for kids of all ages. They’re perfect for a preschool space theme or even just because. Are you following my Preschool Science Pinterest board? Related: Glowing Galaxy Water Bin Space Activity Science has always been well-loved around here, both at home and in the classroom. ThisKeep Reading

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Coffee Filter Planets Space Craft for Kids

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My preschool students love to make these coffee filter planets! They’re just the thing to add to your preschool space theme. Are you following Fun-A-Day’s Space Theme Pinterest board? Related: Space Messy Play Ideas Without fail, whenever we learn about space, the questions my students ask are always amazingly thought-out! These coffee filter planets areKeep Reading

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Lava Slime Perfect for Lego Star Wars or Dinosaur Play

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Learn how to make slime and then make this molten lava slime with the kids! It is perfect for exploring a variety of early science skills both in and out of the classroom. And once the slime is ready to go, the kids will have a blast with all of the sensory and imaginative play.Keep Reading

Filed Under: Sensory Tagged With: Dinosaurs, Glitter, Legos, Pretend Play, slime, Space, Star Wars

Star Wars Activities Perfect for Celebrating May the 4th

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What fun collection of Star Wars activities to add to your holiday activities for preschoolers! Of course, these ideas aren’t just for preschoolers. Other kids (and adults!) who love Star Wars are sure to get a kick out them. These Star Wars Day activities are perfect for those celebrating May the 4th! But I canKeep Reading

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Learn How to Make Galaxy Slime with the Kids Today

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You don’t need many ingredients to make this beautiful galaxy slime with the kids. Read below for all of the details. Related: How to Make Slime with Kids If you’re a regular reader of Fun-A-Day, you know that making slime is a favorite science and sensory activity over here. I’ve made slime with my students,Keep Reading

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Earth Day Math Sensory Bin That’s Quick and Easy to Set Up

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An engaging and easy Earth Day math sensory bin for kids. They can explore sensory play while working on their number skills. Earth Day is a great time to talk with children about a variety of topics. For preschoolers, I tend to focus on using materials again in new ways, taking care of our homes andKeep Reading

Filed Under: Math Tagged With: #playfulpreschool, #TeachECE, Earth Day, Space

Preschool Sensory Activity for a Space Theme

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We love a good preschool sensory activity in my classroom! The kiddos helped me put together this outer space sensory bin when we were learning about space. It was so well-loved that we kept it out, in one form or another, for almost three weeks! space-themed preschool sensory activity I may get commissions for purchases madeKeep Reading

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Glowing Galaxy Water Bin | A Fun Space Activity

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The preschool kiddos have been enjoying a space theme recently. Oh, who am I kidding? I’ve been enjoying it just as much! We just tried out a super fun water-based space activity, and it was a HIT (as was turning the lights on and off to observe the glow)! The children originally called it TheKeep Reading

Filed Under: Sensory Tagged With: Space, Water

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